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What are the current DTV costs at Thai embassies in Canada and the UK?
Jul 19, 2024
2 years ago
Greg ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI am showing cost of DTV in Canada as $650 CAD which is about $17200 baht and not $10000 baht.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The cost of the Digital Thailand Visa (DTV) is reportedly higher at the Canadian consulate, priced at around 17,200 baht (CAD 650), compared to significantly lower fees at other consulates. Various users noted that Canadian and other international embassies have higher surcharges. In comparison, the price for a DTV in the UK is approximately 14,000 baht. Discussions around the perceived value, pricing differences across embassies, and potential alternatives for applying for a visa have been highlighted.
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Andy *******
UK charged 14k Thai baht
Lanny ***************
Sounds about right for Canada 😓🤦🏼♀️
Vijay *****
Can one apply for DTV while visiting Thailand on Visa exemption?
Bauke ***********
@Vijay ****
not but it sounds like you can go to Laos and apply thereGreg ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bauke **********
6 months visa used to cost 75 bucks so a 5 year visa at 10 times that amount seems about right to attract enough people to compete for tourist dollars of the generous visas now for Vietnam Indonesia, Malaysia Cambodia and PhillyTodd *********
@Bauke **********
Laos is not on the e-visa systemAndi ***********
@Todd ********
The DTV can be done in Laos in person. Thai Embassy in Laos informed me after i enquired today. Have to make an appointment online, prepare documents needed, pay 10K THB. Result in 2 days excluding the day of submission.Todd *********
@Andrew ********
very cool! I’m amazed they are running with it that quickly. But awesome!!Andi ***********
@Todd ********
Yes, it is fast. I think other nearby countries will be up and running the DTV in the same way now/shortly. I contacted Cambodia Embassy but no reply yet.Todd *********
@Bauke **********
thank you. Here is why i question the wording. The next para states that for 10k baht you can extend once per year. Why even bother with this step? A border bounce by land or air every 180 days eliminates the use of this and previously people needed to border bounce every 60-90 days. And anyone leaving within the 180 days would pay nothing to thai immigration.... You effectively have a 5 year residency visa for 10k. If that is the case, great!!! But it does not seem aligned with other Thai immigration policy.Bauke ***********
@Todd ********
I agree the price of 10k for an extension if you could just leave and come back seems strange, we'll have to wait and see 180 days from now I guess when the first DTV people start running into thisTodd *********
@Bauke **********
maybe so, i'm kinda hoping for more clear direction, but i guess the first time a DTV holder goes out and comes back, we will see if there is a new 180 day stampGreg ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
Maybe for someone on medical who can not travel and needs an extension without having to leave?Todd *********
@Greg *******
maybe... there has always been the ability to extend in Thailand for medical reasons (or get a medical visa) with a dr's note.Reply to
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Will *****
I'm not sure why you guys are complaining. Have you checked out the prices for a Thai Privilege Visa lately? 😂
Todd *********
@Will ****
900k for 5 yearsReply to
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Will *****
Canadian here. What's stopping you from applying for a DTV overseas in a 3rd country? Nothing! So if you find it too expensive, travel to a third country in SE Asia, and apply for it there and enjoy a vacation all at the same time.
Todd *********
@Will ****
There are several things stopping you. And the fact that SE thai embassies don't have e-Visa. the application process won't allow you to choose Thailand as your residence. And if you select a third country, you would need to prove to them that it is your residence as part of the process. It appears to be possible that you could apply via the Canadian Thai embassy, then select say Japan, and go there to collect it. But not sure that will get thru the process if you can't document being in Japan alreadyReply to
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Chris *********
Any ideas on the uk price please
Frank-Steven ***********
@Chris ********
300 GBPChris *********
@Frank-Steven **********
Thank youReply to
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Grant *******
@Chris ********
if I’m in Thailand already do we need to fly back to the uk to apply and get this?Frank-Steven ***********
@Grant ******
Either that, or you wait and hope for consulates in Thai neighboring countries to issue the DTV to non-residents there. Or a third alternative more in the gray area.Chris *********
@Grant ******
the way I see it works you apply and get a digital visa which start on entry to ThailandGrant *******
@Chris ********
if I’m British can I apply for it in a nearby country like Laos at the Thai embassy there, or do I need to fly back to the UKChris *********
@Grant ******
im not 100% but you need to prove your freelance /business and a of proof an address on the form.Reply to
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Jon **********
Like paying 5000 baht to an agent to open a thai bank account can save millions of baht over your life time. You need to see the bigger picture if you want to be an expat.
Sean *********
For the value of the DTV isn’t this still a great value at the inflated price?
Greg ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAs a Canadian do you like paying 72% more and am extra 30% more than many other countries? No argument on value,
Sean *********
@Greg *******
that’s not how I view it. I look at the end value and at the inflated price is still the best value for those eligible. No one is ripping you off, take it or leave it.Greg ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sean ********
nah our govt pissed off the Thai govt so Canadian citizens get to pay moreAndy ************
@Greg *******
Both Australia and UK are also charging a higher price. Probably find other countries are too. It's no big deal. If you don't want to pay for it, look a different visaTodd *********
@Andy ***********
aussies and canadians actually love taking costs right up the rear. It's a big part of their culture and sense of self worth.Andy ************
@Todd ********
I think you'll find embassies and consulates across the world charge the higher prices. The UK prices are also high. But realistically, Aussies (especially retirees) are well cashed-up and the 14,000 baht is really cheap. I know some guys are paying visa agents 20,000+ just for a one-year extension and it doesn't seem to bother them, so I can't see the extra 4,000 baht being a problem. I spend that amount on a good night out! I see the Elites are melting down over the new "Super Visa"!*************************************************************************************
Todd *********
@Andy ***********
yes-I guarantee it. Looked at several different sites. They are indeed charging somewhere north of 10k baht depending on which host nation. Aus is about as cashed as any of several dozen wealthy nations. And as mentioned, they don't mind overpaying for anything. It's part of the lifestyle there. And yes you are absolutely right, anyone with Thai Elite/privilege (900k for 5 years) is likely pretty darn unhappy with turn of events.Andy ************
@Todd ********
And Thailand is choc-a-bloc full of expats paying wayyyyyyy over the top for visa agent extensions. The mind boggles what they will pay in dirty money but will whine like a cat in agony if they're charged 20 baht more for a taxi fare. Thailand certainly attracts some strange peopleGreg ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andy ***********
hahahaSean *********
@Greg *******
then so be it, DTV at Canadian price is still the best value to those eligible.Reply to
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Frank-Steven ***********
Your only potential alternative would be to get the DTV the old fashioned way / as a paper sticker visa following a personal appearance at a Thai consulate in a third country not participating in the eVisa system, yet. Although it is not really confirmed yet if and which consulates will be open to do that. Also, doubt it would make much economical sense to do such a detour.
Stacey ****************
Canada added a carbon tax on it..😬
Andy ************
Still amazingly cheap for a 5-year visa
Todd *********
@Andy ***********
Cmon Andy. 100k for 5 years. Not badAndy ************
@Todd ********
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baht for five years is pretty good value. I don't know where the 100k comes into utTodd *********
@Andy ***********
any successful applicant will be paying 10k baht every 180 days to retain visa validity. 20k/year. 100k for 5Andy ************
@Todd ********
Visa is five years multi-entry. There's no annual fee.Todd *********
@Andy ***********
sadly for you, not at all. Visa is for 5 years and you will be granted 180 days initially. At the end of 180, you can apply for extension for another 180 at 10k baht. After that 180 days, you will exit the countryAndy ************
@Todd ********
If you choose to extend yes. However, I will be leaving frequently through the year and each entry will get the 180 day stamp. I will stay nowhere near 180 days, perhaps closer to 80, will be absent for 30-40 days, then return for another 180. A Multi-Entry visa has no limit on the number of entries.Todd *********
@Andy ***********
each entry will not get a new 180. It doesn’t change from the original. You can come and go as much as you wish. At 180 days from issuance of visa, you will need to extendAndy ************
@Todd ********
Actually it will. It's multi-entry, so each entry gets 180 days. But it seems we'll have to agree to disagree on this point and see what happens.Todd *********
@Andy ***********
each entry gets zero additional days. You can come and go as you please for 180. Then it’s overAndy ************
@Todd ********
That's only if you remain in the country. You can leave at any time in the 180 days stamp, and then re-enter for another 180 days. The Ministry has already published this and stated "per entry"Todd *********
@Andy ***********
after 180 days from the date of issuance, regardless of how many times you come and go, you have no choice. Renew or get outAndy ************
@Todd ********
Yes, you get out, re-enter and get another 180 days. As the MFA/Immigration advice clearly states "180 days per entry". You cannot renew a visaTodd *********
@Andy ***********
best of luck with thatAndy ************
@Todd ********
Ok. It's pretty clear to me and I'm sure to immigration as they wrote it! But I'm sure they will take your thoughts into consideration!Todd *********
@Andy ***********
I’m hopeful for you. Might save u a few nickelsBauke ***********
@Todd ********
it clearly states 180 days per entryTodd *********
@Bauke **********
Can you show me what you are referring to?Andy ************
@Todd ********
It'll save a lot over the non-O visa. In fact it'll pay for itself for frequent travellers. It's a little beauty. Get onto some of the other forums. It's the hottest visa topic for years! Even if the Elite Visa group is in massive meltdown!Reply to
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Greg ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andy ***********
The fee is non refundable.Andy ************
@Greg *******
Why would you want a refund? 😂Greg ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andy ***********
I don't. However, they don't approve every application.Dan ********
@Andy ***********
incase they reject your application.Reply to
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Paul *******
It’s 350 euros in Europe
Fred *********
soo much cheap 100 Canadian pesos lol 😂 don’t travel if that’s way cheaper for you
Todd *********
@Paul ******
MUCH cheaper than the Canadian oneReply to
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Shayne **********
All the consulates are adding huge surcharges to the price. Especially when it's just a 10 minute process through the EVisa system.
Aviad *******
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Pete *******
Money grabbing Canadian Thai Embassy….but what can you do other than pay it?
Todd *********
@Pete ******
absolutely nothing. Canadians are passionate about getting the proverbial shaftWayne ********
@Todd ********
that’s inevitable when you have a liberal like Trudeau running the countryReply to
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Frank-Steven ***********
Yes. Canada seems to be amongst the most greedy. Other consulates are closer to the actual price. It is what it is. Every consulate makes their own prices, or more precisely, applied their own “conversion rates”. TiT.
Todd *********
@Frank-Steven **********
they are exceptionally greasy. And i'm canadianColin *********
@Todd ********
isn't it just the Thai Embassy/Consulates that's setting the fees? I wouldn't have thought it would be anything to do with the country they're based in, as in the Government (in this case, Canadian) or any other influences.Todd *********
@Colin ********
not sure really. They are not in alignment. Each consulate has different pricing. So whomever is influencing that. We will never know for sure.Reply to
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Frank-Steven ***********
@Todd ********
Then I hope you got your LTR in Thailand, not at a high premium from the consulate. 😉Todd *********
@Frank-Steven **********
wouldn't even have thought of dealing with themReply to
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